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ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP 27" vs LG 32UN880-B 32"

Side-by-side comparison of viewing distance, PPI, and specifications

ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP 27"

26.5" · 2560×1440 · OLED
Optimal Viewing Distance 79cm
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LG 32UN880-B 32"

31.5" · 3840×2160 · IPS
Optimal Viewing Distance 62cm
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Category Ranking

Pixel Density (PPI)67in category
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP 27"111 PPI #45
LG 32UN880-B 32"140 PPI #30
93 PPI224 PPI
HDR Peak Brightness67in category
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP 27"1300 nits #3
LG 32UN880-B 32"450 nits #48
250 nits2000 nits
DCI-P3 Color Gamut63in category
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP 27"99% #2
LG 32UN880-B 32"95% #48
79%100%
Refresh Rate
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP 27"480 Hz
LG 32UN880-B 32"60 Hz
StandardHighUltra

Summary

  • Sharpness: advantage LG 32UN880-B 32" — At 65cm, the LG 32UN880-B 32" is retina (140 PPI) while the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP 27" is not — you need to sit at least 79cm away for pixel-free viewing.
  • Brightness: advantage LG 32UN880-B 32" — The LG 32UN880-B 32" is 40% brighter in SDR (350 vs 250 nits), a noticeable difference for outdoor readability. HDR peak: 450 vs 1300 nits.

Key Differences

Specification ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP 27" LG 32UN880-B 32"
Refresh Rate 480 Hz 60 Hz
Response Time 0.0 ms GTG 5 ms GTG
HDR Peak Brightness 1300 nits 450 nits
Contrast Ratio 1:1,500,000 1:1,000
Color Gamut sRGB 135% · DCI-P3 99% · Adobe RGB 96% sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 95% · Adobe RGB 87%
Year 2024 2020
Screen Size 26.5" 31.5"
Resolution 2560×1440 3840×2160
Pixel Density (PPI) 111 140
Optimal Viewing Distance 79cm 62cm
SDR Brightness 250 nits 350 nits
All specifications
Specification ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP 27" 2024 LG 32UN880-B 32" 2020
Screen Size 26.5" 31.5" (Better)
Resolution 2560×1440 3840×2160 (Better)
Pixel Density (PPI) 111 140 (Better)
Optimal Viewing Distance 79cm 62cm (Better)
Panel Type OLED IPS
Viewing Angle 178° 178°
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Refresh Rate 480 Hz (Better) 60 Hz
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) FreeSync Premium FreeSync
Response Time 0.0 ms GTG (Better) 5 ms GTG
HDR Certification DisplayHDR True Black 400 None
SDR Brightness 250 nits 350 nits (Better)
HDR Peak Brightness 1300 nits (Better) 450 nits
Contrast Ratio 1:1,500,000 (Better) 1:1,000
Ports 2x HDMI · 1x DP · USB Hub 2x HDMI · 1x DP · USB-C · USB Hub
USB-C Power Delivery 60 W
Color Gamut sRGB 135% · DCI-P3 99% · Adobe RGB 96% (Better) sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 95% · Adobe RGB 87%
Year 2024 (Better) 2020

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has better PPI: ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP 27" or LG 32UN880-B 32"?
The LG 32UN880-B 32" has 140 PPI compared to 111 PPI for the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP 27".
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
The LG 32UN880-B 32" requires 62cm vs 79cm for the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP 27" to reach retina quality.
Methodology & Sources

Formula: Retina distance (cm) = 3438 / PPI. Displayed values are rounded for readability.

Sources: Official manufacturer spec sheets and product pages. Specs are normalized before comparisons.

Comparison winners are calculated metric by metric (higher is better for most specs; lower is better for distance/response time).

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